Thermoguard Thermocoat WO

Thermoguard Thermocoat WO is a low-odour, water-based coating for use within a water based fire protection system on structural steel and cast iron.

Best Uses

Thermoguard Thermocoat WO is optimised to protect structural steel hollow CHS, SHS & RHS, also cast-iron columns, from fire for up to 90 minutes. It is a water-based low VOC intumescent paint system, providing fire resistance to structural steel and cast iron with a minimum number of coats. Together with the compatible fire-retardant decorative overcoat system ensures the system will enhance the building’s architectural and design features. Benefits from being environmentally friendly.

How it works: The heat of a fire triggers a catalytic reaction, causing the expansion of an insulating char layer up to 50 times the paint thickness. This layer keeps the steel below its critical temperature, thus maintaining the structural integrity of the building.

Thermocoat WO can be overcoated with the following Thermoguard topcoats - Thermoguard Flame Retardant Gloss, Thermoguard Flame Retardant Eggshell oil based or SFR Dualcoat Matt of Eggshell finish. Colours available RAL Classics / BS4800 fandeck.

Application

Steel and cast iron should be free from rust and millscale and primed with Thermoguard Steel Fire Paint Primer to 75 microns DFT ( or alternative good quality anti-corrosive primer compatible with intumescent paints) in accordance with manufacturer’s instructions. Treat galvanised surfaces with T wash / mordant solution & prime with zinc phosphate or other primer for steel.

Ensure maximum relative humidity 80%, with a minimum ambient temperature 4°C and minimum steel temperature 3°C above dew point.

Apply Thermocoat WO by brush, roller or airless spray. To achieve the best finish in the shortest time, spray application is recommended. Prior to application the contractor should contact Promain’s Technical Department and obtain a basecoat application schedule. Ensure to test thickness with a Wet Film Thickness Gauge.

For airless spray application, Graco Mark V or equivalent, use 3/8 inch line, no mesh filter on machine, no filter in gun with a 0.19 to 0.23 tip. PSI 2800 to 3300 PSI.

• Maximum wet film thickness per brush coat – 400 microns
• Maximum wet film thickness per spray coat – 1400 microns

Topcoat Recommendations:

• Dry Internal or External: Apply Thermocoat WO in accordance with Thermoguard film thickness schedule (Contact Promain's Technical Team) to achieve 30, 60, 90 minutes
• Overcoat: Protective Topcoats with additional Fire & Smoke protection.
• Options: Thermoguard Flame Retardant Gloss or Thermoguard Flame Retardant Eggshell oil based or SFR Dualcoat Matt of Eggshell finish. Colours available RAL Classics / BS4800 fandecks.
Wet or External Under Cover: Apply second coat of Thermoguard Flame Retardant Gloss or Thermoguard Flame Retardant Eggshell
• Full External Exposure: Contact Promain's Technical Dept

IMPORTANT INTUMESCENT PRODUCT NOTE: Always contact Promain’s technical team prior to purchase to obtain a tailored project specification and the advice necessary. The information displayed on this website should only be used as a guide. Promain UK Limited will not be held liable for any resulting damage to property, human life or monetary costs incurred due to incorrect specification, preparation, application or maintenance that has occurred due to negligence by either the purchaser or applicator. This includes your failure to have contacted us to obtain the relevant advice/specification.